Learning Management Systems

Learning Management Systems

Learning Management System is a broad term used to describe software tools designed to manage user learning interventions and provide access to online learning services for students, teacher, and administrator (cited from UNITEN).

A software system that allows the development and delivery of educational courses using the Internet as a delivery system.

 Open source Platforms

1. ATutor Bazaar
2. DoceboLMS
3. Dokeos e-Learning XHTML Editor
4. GaneshaLMS
5. Moodle
6. Mitechsoft 

Commercial platforms

1. Apex Learning
2. Blackboard Inc.
3. Desire2Learn
4. Saba Software
5. SAP Enterprise Learning 

Advantages

Ability of an LMS to allow you to fully manage and track your own learning.

Provide support for distance learning.

Disadvantages

Cost – Expensive to create.

Time required installing necessary hardware, software, course and database.

Not designed to be stand-alone.

Need for a LMS Administrator.